Breathe

Though I love you more than words can say,
Though I think you love me as well,
Though you cannot say so or even admit it to
Yourself,
I need to be part of a couple,
I am holding my breath,
Living in your under
Sea world where I may
Not be part of
Or even known to
Your family.
Let me breathe,
Let me be part of a
Couple again with you.
If I did not care so much
For you,
I would have
No problem with our
Clandestine meetings.
But I am practical
Willing to wait for you to heal and process what
Has happened to you.
And, if you never can
Admit me to your family
And as your significant
Other, as friend or partner,
Then I will hold my breath and enjoy
Our secret life
Together.
Others may come and go,
Just tell me we are a
Couple in secret and
That will suffice
To breathe.